Cherry jam tart (crostata)

Rowena Dumlao-Giardina resides in Italy, cooking and photographing her family's interesting meals on Apron and Sneakers. After moving to Italy in 1999 from the Philippines, she has traveled extensively around the country and the rest of ...

Learn how to make an Italian jam tart

A jam tart or crostata is a simple baked dessert that's popular on Italian tables. Because it's so easy to make and so good to eat, it will become staple in your home, too!

First, let's explain the proper way to say it. Cros-ta-ta. Pronounce it like it's spelled literally. These jam tarts can be found everywhere in Italy, filled with different kinds of fruit jam. It's one of the most basic desserts that is usually served at home and in restaurants.